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Early 19th C Bronze Lion
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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Early 19th C Bronze Lion

19th century
Description

An Early 19th Century Bronze of a Lion.

The proud beast lying down with his front paws spread, as he looks forward, with head raised. His rear legs drawn forward and his long tail folding over one rear paw. The whole on a rectangular plinth base, with good deep patination.

Height 4 inches, 10cm.

Width 7 1/4 inches, 8cm.

Depth 2 1/2 inches, 5cm.

Date circa 1830.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1091061
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23952
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Mytton Antiques

Norton Crossroads

Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
An Early 19th Century Bronze of a Lion.

The proud beast lying down with his front paws spread, as he looks forward, with head raised. His rear legs drawn forward and his long tail folding over one rear paw. The whole on a rectangular plinth base, with good deep patination.

Height 4 inches, 10cm.

Width 7 1/4 inches, 8cm.

Depth 2 1/2 inches, 5cm.

Date circa 1830.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091061
Dealers Internal Ref
23952
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008

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Archive I An early nineteenth-century cast bronze sculpture depicting a recumbent lion on a rectangular plinth base with a dark patinated finish.

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Telephone 01952 740 229 or 07860 575 639
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Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
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An early nineteenth-century cast bronze sculpture depicting a recumbent lion on a rectangular plinth base with a dark patinated finish.
EARLY 19TH C BRONZE LION
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Bronze lion sculptures gained popularity during the early 19th century, frequently inspired by classical antiquity and Grand Tour souvenirs. Lions symbolised strength and nobility, making them favored motifs for desk accessories, paperweights, and mantelpiece displays.

These figures were typically produced using sand-casting or lost-wax (cire perdue) processes. Once cast, artisans chased the surface metal by hand to define details like the mane and claws, completing the piece with a chemical patination.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit natural wear patterns, hand-chasing marks, and multi-layered patination with subtle colour variation. They generally feature crisp casting details, significant physical weight, and natural oxidisation in protected crevices.

Small bronze figures work effectively as decorative accents on a library bookshelf, office desk, or mantelpiece. They provide visual weight and texture when layered alongside books, ceramic vessels, or framed artworks.

Dust the bronze gently using a soft-bristled brush or a clean microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical sprays or abrasive polishes that can remove the historical patina; a thin layer of microcrystalline wax may be applied periodically to preserve the surface.
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